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Warner century after no-ball reprieve hands Australia solid

Melbourne - Al Maghrib Today

David Warner posted a century after a no-ball reprieve and skipper Steve Smith was on track for four straight Boxing Day tons as Australia made a solid start to the fourth Ashes Test against England on Tuesday. Warner received a massive let-off on 99 to claim his 21st Test hundred as an Australia side chasing a series whitewash took fullRead more

Smith vows no let-up on England

Brisbane - Al Maghrib Today

Man-of-the-match Steve Smith vowed Monday that Australia will continue to play hard, aggressive cricket right through the Ashes series after smashing England in the first Test in Brisbane. Openers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft sealed a 10-wicket victory at the Gabba with an unbeaten opening stand of 173, a record in a successful Test chase. The Australian skipper said he does not expect theRead more

Smith defies England as Australia fight back in Ashes

Brisbane - Al Maghrib Today

Skipper Steve Smith led a rescue mission to revive Australia's fortunes after a top-order batting collapse in the Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on Friday. Home hopes rested on Smith to mount a fighting rearguard after the loss of four wickets in a faltering chase after England's first innings of 302 at the Gabba. At the close on the second day, the AustraliansRead more

Aussies in ‘confusion’ ahead of Ashes

Sydney - Al Maghrib Today

Spin legend Shane Warne says Australia are in a state of “confusion” heading into the Ashes series, with England primed for a first Gabba Test boilover. Even amid the massive distraction of the Ben Stokes assault saga, Warne believes it’s the tourists who no longer hold any fears about an unsettled Australian cricket team. The leg-spin great says Australia areRead more

Broad sees Warner as danger man

Sydney - Al Maghrib Today

England paceman Stuart Broad has pinpointed David Warner as Australia's danger man in the Ashes series, while admitting a begrudging respect for his aggressive mentality. The pugnacious opener fired up the tourists last month by comparing playing against England to "war" and said he planned to take "some sort of hatred" into the Tests, which start in Brisbane on NovemberRead more

Broad sees Warner as danger man

Sydney - Al Maghrib Today

'It's war' - Warner to work up 'hatred'

Sydney - Al Maghrib Today

Australian batsman David Warner says playing England is "war" and he plans to work up "hatred" for the tourists for extra motivation during the upcoming Ashes series. During the first Test in Brisbane in 2013, Warner famously said England had "scared eyes" when facing Australia's pace attack and he is firing similar salvoes ahead of their arrival later this month.Read more

Warner sparkles in 100th ODI with blazing ton

Bangalore - Al Maghrib Today

Australia's David Warner hit a belligerent century against India to mark his 100th one-day international on Thursday. The swashbuckling opener gave the visitors a rollicking start in the fourth match of the five-game series after they won the toss and elected to bat in Bangalore. Australia are playing for pride after losing the first three games. Warner, who smashed 124,Read more

Warner, Lyon put Australia back on track

Dhaka - Al Maghrib Today

David Warner scored an unbeaten half-century to steady Australia as they chased a challenging victory target in the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. Warner, who remained unbeaten on 75, scored the bulk of the runs as the visitors advanced to 109-2 at stumps on the third day, still needing another 156 for victory. Nathan Lyon earlier claimedRead more

Australia batting coach Hick defends misfiring Warner

Dharamsala - Arab Today

Australia opener David Warner will assess his performance after failing yet again to improve his poor away record in the Test series against India, batting coach Graeme Hick said on Monday. Warner averages nearly 60 at home but the number drops below 35 when the 30-year-old left-hander is batting abroad. Fourteen of his 18 centuries came on home soil andRead more